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Offensive line transfer from San Diego State loses black stripe

Black stripe alert! With fall camp in full swing, Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff are looking to see who stands out and who will begin to separate themselves from the pack. The Buckeyes are loaded on both sides of the ball, but questions still remain.

It’s been reported that the quarterback battle is neck and neck, but to be honest, it won’t matter who is under center if the line doesn’t perform well. Ohio State went to the transfer portal this offseason to try and add depth to a unit that saw three guys drafted to NFL teams.

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Enter Jimmy Simmons who transferred from San Diego State in the spring. Simmons lost his black stripe on Thursday and is now an official member of the Brotherhood.

Simmons was a three-star recruit from La Mesa, California. He moved up to a four-star once he hit the transfer portal after outstanding play with the Aztecs. Only a red-shirt sophomore, Simmons will have three years of eligibility remaining to give to the Buckeyes.

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